Mood lighting? Check. Scented candles? Check. Clothes ready to be ripped off? Double check. A playlist featuring the best sex songs? Ummm... oops. When you're about to get it on, nothing can kill the vibe faster than the wrong song coming up on your Spotify or Apple Music.

That's why a solid sex playlist is the real MVP of your bedroom game. Whether you prefer to get down and dirty to Drake and RiRi, turn up the heat with some sultry SZA, or get it on with John Legend (if only...), a good sex song will always help you up the ante on date night, or a random Tuesday afternoon.

Of course, not every song you put on a sex playlist actually needs to be about sex. (But, conveniently enough, they usually are.) What's really important is the way the song's rhythm, sultry vocals, and overall vibe makes you feel—all. night. long.

Here are the 50 best sex songs to play, ya know, TONIGHT:

1. "Girl" By The Internet (Feat. Kaytranada)

This song deserves the top spot on every sex playlist. It's the ultimate bop about wanting to get boo'd up and make things official, and it's got the sexiest beat.

2. "Come Away With Me" By Norah Jones

This "oldie, but a goodie" excels at making you want to make sweet love surrounded by candles and an obscene amount of pillows. And if it doesn't, it should.

3. "Get You" By Daniel Ceasar (Feat. Kali Uchis)

"Everything I need's between those thighs," Daniel sings on this slow beat. Yes, it's direct, but that doesn't mean the song is lacking in romance. Throughout the track, Daniel calls his loved one his everything—play it when you're with yours.

4. "Confidently Lost" By Sabrina Claudio

Every bedroom can benefit from a little Sabrina Claudio. Her soulful voice will practically turn the lights down on its own while you slip under the sheets.

5. "Thinkin Bout You" By Frank Ocean

On the off chance this song isn't already on your sex playlist, allow me to introduce you to Frank Ocean and his dreamy falsetto. He provides the perfect background music for every sex sesh, from the pick-me-up-and-take-me-to-the-bedroom type to the let's-slowly-undress-each-other kind.

6. "Love Galore" By SZA (Feat. Travis Scott)

Since including every single song from this album might be overkill, here's one track that'll do the trick every time. SZA's storytelling on "Love Galore" somehow nails the balance between upping the romance and getting down and dirty. And then there's that baseline...

7. "Adorn" By Miguel

With lyrics like "Can't wait to taste your skin" and "You know that I adore you," Miguel's "Adorn" is a sexy anthem about appreciating every part of your partner... before you even touch them.

8. “Love On The Brain” By Rihanna

Not that you need an explanation for wanting to (consensually) rip someone's clothes off, but Rihanna's here to give you one anyway—must be love on the brain.

9. "Solita" By Kali Uchis

While a bunch of Kali's songs cater to lovemaking—thanks to her suuuper soothing voice and slow beats—this one is ideal for those moments when you're suddenly longing for your bae and you just wanna start making love to them.

10. "Lost Without U" By Robin Thicke

This slow jam has the sultry beat to back up lyrics such as, "Tell me how you love me more / And how you think I'm sexy babe." Well, if you insist...

11. "Body Party" By Ciara

On this hip-thrusting track, Ciara offers instructions: "You can keep your hands on me, touch me right there, rock my body." So, when your mouth's too busy to get the words out, Ciara's got you covered.

12. "Often" By The Weeknd

Hit play and let The Weeknd's seductive voice get things started every night. (Hot tip: Try the Kygo remix for a faster tempo.)

13. "Skin" By Rihanna

Sometimes all you need is RiRi cheering you on with "No heels / No shirt / No skirt / All I'm in is just skin," over and over—while you do it over and over.

14. "Die A Happy Man" By Thomas Rhett

If country is more your vibe, Thomas Rhett's "Die A Happy Man" will take you from slow dancing to slow sexing before the track is over, guaranteed.

15. "P.D.A. (We Just Don’t Care)" By John Legend

Every once in a while there comes along a song so sweet, yet so sensual, that you need to play it on repeat before you can move on to another. I don't make the rules—that's just what happens when John sings about the thrill of not giving a damn who sees you and your lover going at it in public. After all these years, it still holds up.

16. "Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)" By The Weeknd

Would any sex playlist be complete without some inspiration from Fifty Shades of Grey? Probs not. This song gets into your veins and injects an immediate shot to your libido—anytime, anywhere.

17. "Rocket" By Beyoncé

This bop deserves special recognition because it’s six minutes long and doesn't let up at any point. Bey singing "Hold me 'til I scream for air to breathe / Don't wash me over until my well runs dry / Send all your sins all over me babe" is guaranteed to keep you going for a good while.

18. "Sexual Healing" By Marvin Gaye

Oh, this seasoned gem? Marvin is ALL about singing you into the mood, so let him.

19. "Solo de Mi" By Bad Bunny

Did you guys get in an argument? Here's the perfect song for makeup sex. It'll remind you both that you don't wanna be all by your lonesome and that, TBH, you guys love each other no matter what. Plus, Bad Bunny's voice is just hot AF.

20. "God Is A Woman" By Ariana Grande

Add this track twice, if only to make sure your partner knows exactly how good they've got it by being with you. Ari's sultry croon is perfect for when things are just starting, and then the song builds to a funky beat that's sure to encourage stamina. Simply put: "God Is A Woman" covers all the bases.

21. "Kiss It Better" By Rihanna

This steamy number from Rihanna is about completely giving yourself to someone else. And with lines like "Do what you gotta do / Keep me up all night," it's just what your playlist needs to take the night from sweet to sweaty.

22. "Make Me Feel" By Janelle Monáe

Get your bodies moving in sync to this funky tune that's got a ton of soul. It will become your soundtrack anytime you're going at it with wild abandon.

23. "Slow Motion" By Trey Songz

Take your time and settle in for some sensuous, slow sex with Trey Songz. Simultaneously gritty and romantic, this song will turn up the heat on an already sweaty session between the sheets.

24. "Work" By Rihanna (Feat. Drake)

Bonus points if you dance to this song before and during getting it on. If you need tips, just watch RIRI move to it. She was so good, they had to make two music videos.

25. "Quickie" By Miguel

For those rushed-but-satisfying encounters, Miguel's got you covered. The song's just long enough for him to serenade you with: "I just wanna quickie / No bite marks / No scratches / And no hickies," and, if you time it right, he'll finish right around the time you do.

26. "Stay With Me" By Sam Smith

Whether you're in an LDR or just spent a couple of days apart, get emotional with Sam Smith's "Stay With Me." Let's be real, his soulful voice is all you need to get in the mood.

27. "Hurry" By Teyana Taylor

WARNING: This is not the song to play if you're trying to keep things quiet. Teyana's passionate moans are nothing short of inspirational.

28. "Focus" By H.E.R.

Because being the center of attention can feel so good, blast this whenever you want your partner to "focus" on pleasing you (so, like, every time?).

29. "Feeling Myself" By Nicki Minaj (Feat. Beyoncé)

If there's one thing to know about this dynamic duo, it's that they're capable of producing a hype song that'll boost your confidence before sex and power you back up when you feel the stamina leaving you.

30. "Body Say" By Demi Lovato

Demi's not one to beat around the bush. "You can touch me with slow hands / Speed it up, baby, make me sweat / Dreamland, take me there 'cause I want your sex," she sings. Totally absent of innuendo, this song is about stating exactly what you want—and fast.

31. "Pretty Please" by Dua Lipa

"Put my mind at ease / Pretty please / I need your hands on me / Sweet relief / Pretty / Put my mind at ease / Trickle down my spine / Oh, you look so pretty, please." So yeah, this is arguably one of the more ~tension~ filled song on Dua Lipa's album Future Nostalgia. Go ahead and add it to your sex playlist, ASAP.

32. "She" by Harry Styles

With it's slow beat and Harry's melodic AF voice, "She" is sure to be a hit while you're getting it on in the bedroom. Wanna add more Harry Styles to your playlist? Try his song "Woman," too.

33. "Forgive Me" by Chloe x Halle

Honestly, Chloe x Halle's entire album Ungodly Hour could make for between-the-sheets bangers, but their song "Forgive Me" has the best beat for keeping, um, rhythm in bed. Plus, their heavenly voices will put you in some kind of mood.

34: "I Want You Around" by Snoh Aalegra

The lyrics "Come through, I think I need you here (What) / I swear it's hard to keep these feelings to myself" make things pretty darn clear: Snoh Aalegra wants her lover alone with her, stat. Her words along with the suuuper sexy beat make this perf for your sex playlist.

35. "Cyber Sex" by Doja Cat

Sure, this song is all over TikTok, but it's also ideal for getting it on with your intimate partner, too. The slow, catchy beat plus Doja's straightforward lyrics — "I wanna get freaky on camera" — make it the *ideal* song for being sexy.

36. "Fire and Desire" by Drake

We all know that Drake's hot voice can really put you in the mood, but his song "Fire and Desire" does so especially. I mean, when he sings "You a real ass woman and I like it / I don't wanna fight it"? *Swoon*

37. "Summer" by The Carters

"I want you to come inside right now / So you know just how I feel." Yeah, Bey and Jay-Z aren't being subtle here. They want to rip each other's clothes off on a sandy, romantic beach. Now it's time for you to put those lyrics into practice.

38. "Skin" by Mac Miller

"You need to smell your sweet aroma / See, I knows you smell like cinnamon, kissin' your lips / I lick my fingertips and get your clitoris in the mix." One, I stan a lover who knows where the clitoris is and what to do with it. Two, Mac Miller really knew how to write about making love, so you def need him on your sex playlist.

39. "Since I've Been Loving You" by Led Zeppelin

More of an oldies or rock n' roll kind of person? Add a little bit of ~slow~ Led Zeppelin to your playlist. Might I recommend this absolute classic about an unfaithful lover and stressful relationship, depicted through Robert Plant's absolutely insane (and sexy) vocals.

40. "6 8" by Gabriel Garzón-Montano

"Rock me real slowly / I'm just like a baby drooling over you / the things you do." This suuuper slow but sultry song will make you want to jump into bed with your partner and never leave.

41. "Enough!!" by A Tribe Called Quest

Jarobi's slow, rhythmic verses and the catchy, sexual beat on this song make it perfect for your sex playlist. Hearing "Is this enough love that I give to you? / Is this enough?" each chorus will definitely put you right in the mood (and you'll stay there).

42. "Trippy" by Anderson .Paak (feat. J.Cole)

Anderson .Paak's voice is just so darn soothing. Plus, paired with the ever-romancing J.Cole, "Trippy" makes for the perfect addition to your sex playlist, especially the sweet AF chorus: "Come meet me in the middle, right there where you always be / Somewhere in between, you and I will always be."

43. "Stay Ready (What A Life)" by Jhené Aiko (feat. Kendrick Lamar)

Jhené Aiko's voice. Need I say more? You're going to love her super smooth vocals — "Here in this dimension / You and I are meant to be / I have waited lifetimes to find you" — paired with Kendrick's.

44. "All Night" by Beyoncé

Just stating the sexual lyrics "All I wanna, ain't no other / We together, I remember / Sweet love all night long" don't do Beyoncé's voice justice. You've got to listen IRL. The slow, romantic beat and the lyrics about making love and redemption are an absolute must-add to your playlist.

45. "BB" by Roy Woods

This song just gets straight to the point: "Just chain my hands down make love to my body baby." Add it to your playlist ASAP and let Roy Woods' sexy voice take you away.

46. "Habitual" by Justin Bieber

This song is all about *love*. "Our feelings, they go deep, deeper than the touching / Deeper than the ocean, so we ain't never rushing through." Justin's voice and these V sweet lyrics will definitely add to your horniness, no problem.

47. "The Lay Down" by DRAM (feat. H.E.R. & WATT)

I swear, this song was literally written for the purpose of getting it on. With lyrics like "I prefer we go upstairs‚ hey / 'Cause I want to show you my room / And this California King size / Feel how nice the sheets are / Perfect thing to sleep on or freak on / Just in case you wanted to, baby" this song is pretty much perfect for sex.

48. "Call It Fate, Call It Karma" by The Strokes

Maybe the words within this song aren't necessarily sex-related, but this sweet, soft ballad is definitely ideal for setting the mood during a romantic or intimate moment.

49. "Bet She Looks Like You" by Nick Hakim

With lyrics like "If there's a God / I wonder what she looks like / I bet she looks like you," there's no doubt you'll feel like an absolute sex goddess during your next sesh.

50. "Dolerme" by Rosalía

It's kiiind of impossible to get tired of listening to Rosalía. That's why you need to add her perfect vocals on this super slow track to your sex playlist ASAP.

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Aryelle Siclait is the editor at Women's Health where she writes and edits articles about relationships, sexual health, pop culture, and fashion for verticals across WomensHealthMag.com and the print magazine. She's a Boston College graduate and lives in New York.